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11-03-2010, 04:29 AM
I found this interesting article the claims that part of TD's and Blair's early struggles (3 games) is mainly due to them not compliemnting each other, both play best down low , and playing together causes spacing issues.. hmm what do you think ? It also brings up the point, given that Splitter is another center ,( low block offensive player), can he play with TD or Blair?
One of the questions I have is given that TD has slimmed down, isn't that a sign he plans to play further from the basket than usuall, and really play more four than five ? If that is the case, then I do see him playing well with Splitter.
As to Blair , I think he really struggles with length and to start him against starting opposing bigs is asking for trouble. he might really be better off coming of the bench and playing against opposing teams 2nd wave of players. His biggest strength is activity and the whole you don't know what to expect thing. But if he plays straight up traditional big against starting bigs, he really looks exposed and his lack of size really hurts him.
I like Blair playing with Dice, While I would like to see TD play with Splitter as our main 4 and 5 combination. With the way RJ is shooting from the wings and Anderson being an excellent shooter as a SF. I really don't see the problem of playing TD and Splitter together, we have enough treats from outside to space the floor.
http://www.48minutesofhell.com/duncan-splitter-blair-spurs-center
One of the questions I have is given that TD has slimmed down, isn't that a sign he plans to play further from the basket than usuall, and really play more four than five ? If that is the case, then I do see him playing well with Splitter.
As to Blair , I think he really struggles with length and to start him against starting opposing bigs is asking for trouble. he might really be better off coming of the bench and playing against opposing teams 2nd wave of players. His biggest strength is activity and the whole you don't know what to expect thing. But if he plays straight up traditional big against starting bigs, he really looks exposed and his lack of size really hurts him.
I like Blair playing with Dice, While I would like to see TD play with Splitter as our main 4 and 5 combination. With the way RJ is shooting from the wings and Anderson being an excellent shooter as a SF. I really don't see the problem of playing TD and Splitter together, we have enough treats from outside to space the floor.
http://www.48minutesofhell.com/duncan-splitter-blair-spurs-center